Chapter 350: Scattering Power

Novel:

**Fengcang Market City.**

Tan Hao was anxiously waiting in a courtyard. He was afraid of disrupting Qin Sang's plan, so he didn't dare act on his own.

Suddenly, the main door was pushed open.

Tan Hao sprang to his feet. Seeing Qin Sang walk in, the burden on his mind finally lifted. He eagerly asked, "Brother Qin, how did it go?"

Qin Sang nodded and said, "Liang Yan has been killed by me. Hurry and save Senior Sister Shi Hong."

He had already used the *Soul Seizing Incantation* to extract the restrictions of Liang Yan's cave mansion.

The two immediately went up the mountain. After entering the small courtyard, they opened the restrictions on Shi Hong's room.

"Who's there!"

Shi Hong was startled awake. Realizing something was wrong, she hastily pulled out a magical artifact to defend herself. But then she saw Tan Hao appear at the doorway, and she was greatly surprised, an expression of utter astonishment on her face.

"Junior Brother Tan, why are you here? Liang Yan, he..."

"Senior Sister Shi Hong, Liang Yan is dead!"

Tan Hao directly blurted out the astonishing news.

Shi Hong's mouth opened slightly, her face filled with disbelief.

Liang Yan had been alive and well just moments ago. Tan Hao suddenly appeared less than two hours after he left, telling her that the villain was dead. How was that possible?

"Thanks to Brother Qin!"

Tan Hao moved aside.

Qin Sang walked in, looking at Shi Hong, a wave of emotion rising in his heart.

In his memory, Senior Sister Shi Hong had been youthful, beautiful, and incredibly proud. Now, her appearance had changed greatly, and an unresolvable sorrow and weariness were etched between her brows.

Time flowed like water; how much beauty had it ravaged?

"Senior Sister Shi Hong, it's been a long time..."

**Outside Yinshan Pass.**

**In Tan Hao's cave mansion.**

Shi Hong sat cross-legged on the stone bed, still finding it all unreal.

The demon who had controlled her was slain, and the greatest hidden danger in her body was removed.

Her expression held a hint of relief, but it was far from joy; it was exceptionally complex.

Gradually, her eyes began to redden, and two lines of tears slid down her cheeks, falling onto the stone bed.

The tears came faster and faster. Shi Hong suddenly covered her mouth, but the surge of emotion couldn't be suppressed. She broke into a loud sob...

Now, Shi Hong's aura was even weaker than before; her cultivation was only at the second level of the Qi Condensation stage!

After leaving Fengcang Market City and explaining the whole situation to Shi Hong, Qin Sang also clarified the details of the Yama Banner to her. He asked for her opinion: whether to keep her current cultivation or to disperse it and cultivate from scratch.

If she cultivated to the tenth level, she would inevitably be devoured by the Yama King. Only by dispersing her cultivation and restarting, completely getting rid of the Yama Banner, could Shi Hong cultivate to a higher realm.

But given Shi Hong's age, even with excellent talent, she would have almost no hope of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage in this life.

It would even be difficult to cultivate to the eighth level of the Qi Condensation stage again. During this process, Shi Hong would endure much hardship, and she might not even reach her current cultivation level by the end of her lifespan.

Yun Youzi was an anomaly; not everyone could be compared to him.

If she kept her cultivation, she would still be threatened by the Yama Banner, and her cultivation would be unable to advance, remaining stagnant. However, she could return to her hometown now and enjoy a life of prosperity, or marry and have children. At least for the rest of her life, she could have a stable existence, far richer than a mortal's.

Shi Hong hesitated almost not at all, resolutely telling Qin Sang, "I want to disperse my cultivation and restart! What else could I do if I went back? Besides cultivation, I know nothing. Moreover, my parents and relatives have long passed away; I have no family left... I'd rather die on the path of cultivation, without regrets!"

Facing Shi Hong's determined gaze, Qin Sang sighed with emotion.

Shi Hong was the most talented among their four martial siblings. If Shi Hong hadn't mistakenly entered the Demonic Sect, she might have already touched the edge of the False Core stage by now. But due to unfortunate circumstances, she ended up like this.

At Shi Hong's insistence, Qin Sang acted as her protector and helped her disperse her cultivation, finally freeing her from the Yama Banner.

The moment the dispersal was complete, Qin Sang used his full power to stabilize Shi Hong's rapidly collapsing spiritual sea, but he could only help her recover to this extent.

Second level of Qi Condensation!

Only slightly stronger than a cultivator who had just embarked on the path of immortality, countless years of effort were thus ruined.

"I'm heading south... where do you plan to cultivate, Senior Sister? If you wish to return near your hometown, I can escort you on my way," Qin Sang asked.

Shi Hong came back to her senses, wiped away her tears, and seemed hesitant.

Her current cultivation was too weak. In the perilous Ancient Immortal Battlefield, she could die at any moment. The heartland of the Minor Cold Domain would be much safer.

However, only in the Ancient Immortal Battlefield were there abundant cultivation resources. Staying here offered a glimmer of hope.

Tan Hao, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up, "Without Senior Sister's dedicated help, Tan Jie and I would not have been able to endure until now and meet Brother Qin. If Senior Sister is willing, please stay. This cave mansion is secluded enough, and Senior Sister can cultivate here without disturbance. Now that Tan Jie no longer needs to consume spirit medicines, and I have some self-preservation ability, as long as I'm here, Senior Sister won't have to worry about cultivation resources. Please allow me this opportunity to repay your kindness."

Qin Sang nodded secretly. He had helped them out of past friendship, but he couldn't keep them by his side indefinitely, nor did he have the ability to.

It was excellent that Tan Hao was willing to repay Shi Hong.

Shi Hong's realm was still low, and even if she needed elixirs or other items, they wouldn't be very valuable. With Tan Hao's current cultivation, he could fully support both his and Shi Hong's cultivation needs.

Under Tan Hao's sincere persuasion, Shi Hong hesitated for a while, then finally agreed.

"In that case, I should be on my way..."

Qin Sang chuckled, his tone relaxed. He had done all he could. As for the future of the Tan brothers and Shi Hong, that would depend on their own destiny.

He had stayed at Yinshan Pass for over a month. After returning to the sect, he might need to stay for some more time to handle sect affairs. To avoid missing his appointment with Yun Youzi, he should depart soon.

Ignoring Tan Hao and Shi Hong's expressions of gratitude and attempts to make him stay, the three walked out of the cave mansion together. Qin Sang turned and cupped his hands to them, saying, "Senior Sister, Brother Tan, as long as the green mountains and flowing waters endure, we shall meet again if fate allows!"

Qin Sang summoned his Nether Cloud and was about to ascend when Shi Hong suddenly called out to him.

He turned to look at Shi Hong.

"Junior Brother Qin..."

Shi Hong gazed at Qin Sang, her lips moving, uttering only four words.

"May you become an immortal!"

Brief and powerful.

Qin Sang's expression froze slightly. He nodded silently, then turned and stepped onto the Nether Cloud, soaring straight up into the sky, merging into the sea of clouds, and disappearing into the distance.

Tan Hao and Shi Hong watched until the escaping light completely vanished.

Riding the Nether Cloud swiftly through the air, Qin Sang's expression remained somewhat lost in thought.

For cultivators, wishing a fellow cultivator to become an immortal was perhaps the best blessing.

But, was it so easy to become an immortal?

Qin Sang urged the Nether Cloud to the very top of the cloud layer, looking up at the boundless sky, remaining silent for a long time.

The Nether Cloud's speed was extremely fast. Soon, it flew beyond the sea of clouds. Qin Sang withdrew his gaze. To avoid attracting trouble, he concealed his escaping light and flew discreetly.

Just then, Qin Sang seemed to remember something and lowered his head to look at his mustard seed pouch.